THE BBC has been hit with over 200 complaints over Strictly Come Dancing amid it’s ‘censorship row’.
Earlier this month, the show came
, 28, was seen in a rehearsals video wearing a “Protect the Dolls” top, in support of women.
But the T-shirt was blurred out during the live broadcast of Strictly – causing uproar amongst fans.
When Bethany appeared on screen in the rehearsal room, the words on her top had disappeared completely, with the star seemingly wearing just a plain white T-shirt.
Now, the BBC has confirmed that 206 individuals lodged a complaint over the situation.
Following the incident, viewers said the slogan, which supports trans women, originated in the Eighties ballroom scene and should not have been removed.
The “Protect the Dolls” slogan has been reproduced on T- shirts by US fashion designer Conner Ives.
Stars including , and have been seen wearing it — raising money for British trans charity Not A Phase.
In regards to the situation, a BBC spokesperson said: “As is standard practice on any entertainment show on the BBC and in line with our editorial guidelines, appropriate steps are taken to reduce the inclusion of any overt branding or slogans that may be present, regardless of the wording or statement in question”
Over the weekend, House Of The Dragon star Bethany shared her thoughts on the controversy.
She told Digital Spy : “I think I made a choice to wear that T-shirt without considering the fact that it was linked to a charity, and that it was linked to what some people consider a brand.
“The BBC had to do what they had to do when they edited it out, to keep it fair for everybody.
“But I stand with my trans family in every way, and they knew what I was thinking when I wore that T-shirt. And that’s all that matters.”
The Sun has reached out to the BBC for comment over the number of complaints lodged.
